Mark Twain had it right. A snorer doesn't usually hear himself snore or even realize he is snoring. Those who sleep in the same bed or room, or, in some cases, the same house, however, are very...
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There's been a lot of talk in recent months regarding hepatitis B. What is hepatitis B?C The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety describes it this way: Hepatitis B is an infectious...
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I try to watch my diet and eat the right foods, but I detest exercise. I know it's wrong to feel that way, but I do. I don't mind a daily short walk, but when it comes to a gym......
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I've written a great deal on various illnesses that trouble women. However, I've never touched on the issue of accidents and the health problems they can cause. I just received this news...
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You've probably heard that smoking makes you look old. It adds wrinkles to your face and dries out the skin. Well, recent studies show that it's not just your face that suffers. Smoking dries...
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We're all different. As the saying goes, different strokes for different folks. It's true about food, clothing, the homes we choose. And it's also true about our choice of birth control....
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I've been battling an ongoing flare up of ulcerative colitis for months. It comes. It goes. Lately there's been more coming than going. I saw my specialist last week and she put me back on...
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What is inflammatory breast cancer? The National Cancer Institute explains it this way: Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare but very aggressive type of breast cancer in which the cancer cells block...
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An article from the Pak Tribune took me a bit by surprise. I've taken aspirin to prevent heart attacks for years. Now the article tells us: In a stunning example of gender differences in medicine,...
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Drinkers are funny people. They drink because everything is going great and they're happy. They also drink when they're feeling depressed, in the hopes that the alcohol will cheer them up....
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Do you spend what seems like hours staring at the bathroom walls while you struggle and strain to have a bowel movement? According to the Endonurse Blog, if you're 40 or older, constipation is to...
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I went through menopause early. I had a complete hysterectomy when I was forty-five. After months of uncontrolled bleeding that almost reached the hemorrhage stage every month, that a D&C...
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Do you get a good night's sleep every night and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to greet the day? It's surprising how many women will answer "no" to that question. Or maybe...
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Feeling a bit down? Try a cup of tea, and not just any tea. There are herbal teas for every occasion and every illness. Take, for instance, Rooibos Tea. According to Green Fertility:, Rooibos...
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March is National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month. The NCSFA (National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Association gives an impressive list of resources for those suffering from...
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There's no doubt pregnancy puts a strain on the body, and one of the places women feel it is the back. That back pain can cause other problems, including poor sleep. Science Daily reports on a...
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When I think of copper, I think of bracelets and necklaces. I picture the early Native Americans and their decorations created from this shiny metal. I never think of it in terms of my health....
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CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating and complex disorder. It causes severe fatigue, weakness, muscle pain, an inability to concentrate and insomnia. FIBROMYALGIA...
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You're baby is about a month old and he or she is thriving. Everything is going great. So - why do you feel so down? This could be postpartum depression. Wikipedia describes PPD this way: The...
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Do you use a dishwasher or do you prefer the old-fashioned method, washing dishes by hand? My kids all have dishwashers. Me? I prefer to dip my hands in that hot, soapy water and let my mind wander....
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Lots of things contribute to weight gain. A diet heavy on fats and sweets is sure to pile on the pounds. Lack of exercise assures that those fatty bulges stay right where they are. Even things like...
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Seems we're always going in for tests - blood tests, urine samples, blood pressure tests, mammograms. However, there's one important test that women sometimes neglect. An article in the...
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